سُوْرَةُ النَّمْلِ

Surah An-Naml (27) — Ayah 90

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وَمَن جَآءَ بِٱلسَّيِّئَةِ فَكُبَّتْ وُجُوهُهُمْ فِى ٱلنَّارِ هَلْ تُجْزَوْنَ إِلَّا مَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ ﴿90﴾
And whoever brings an evil deed (i.e. Shirk - polytheism, disbelief in the Oneness of Allâh and every evil sinful deed), they will be cast down (prone) on their faces in the Fire. (And it will be said to them) "Are you being recompensed anything except what you used to do?"
وَمَن waman And whoever
جَآءَ jāa comes
بِٱلسَّيِّئَةِ bil-sayi-ati with the evil
فَكُبَّتْ fakubbat will be cast down
وُجُوهُهُمْ wujūhuhum their faces
فِى in
ٱلنَّارِ l-nāri the Fire
هَلْ hal Are
تُجْزَوْنَ tuj'zawna you recompensed
إِلَّا illā except
مَا (for) what
كُنتُمْ kuntum you used (to)
تَعْمَلُونَ taʿmalūna do

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah 90) {وَ مَنْ جَآءَ بِالسَّيِّئَةِ فَكُبَّتْ وُجُوْهُهُمْ فِي النَّارِ … :} Here, evil refers to shirk (associating partners with Allah); this is agreed upon by the majority of the Companions and later scholars. The reason for this specification is the dreadful punishment that is mentioned ahead. The evidence for this is the Sahih hadith in which it is stated that the Fire will not consume the places of prostration (see Bukhari: 6573), and among the places of prostration, the most honored is the face. Therefore, it is not possible that those who are thrown into the Fire on their faces are monotheistic Muslims.

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

90. And whoever brings evil, such people will be thrown headlong into the Fire [100]. (And it will be said,) "You are only being rewarded for what you used to do."

[100] The rule or law of Allah regarding punishment or the bad recompense for evil deeds is that a person will be given punishment equal to the crime he committed, not more than that. Because Allah Almighty never wrongs or oppresses His servants in any way. It is a separate matter that there are some crimes whose punishment is eternal residence in the Fire.